Parish Death Notices for Wicklow & Rathnew

Michael Knowles of Wicklow Town who passed away on Saturday 1st March 2025 peacefully at the Wicklow Hospice. Loving husband of Margaret (Gretta) and much loved father of Seán and brother of Kathleen. Sadly missed by his family, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Michael will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town from 6pm until 7pm on Wednesday. Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church on Thursday morning for 10am funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE

No flowers please. Donations if desired to the Wicklow Hospice.

Florence (Flor) McCarthy, St. Mantans Close, Wicklow Town.

Florence (Flor) passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday 26th February 2025 at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Loving husband of Ann, beloved Dad of Miriam, Emer and Diarmuid, adored Grandad of Polly, Patrick and Laoise. Sadly missed by his brother Billy, his sons in law Stuart and Raul, his daughter in law Gemma, his extended family Cathal and Elaine, their children Harry, Charlie and Amelia, his neighbours, and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Flor will repose in the family home at St. Mantans Close, Wicklow this Monday evening March 3rd from 4.00pm to 8.00pm.

Funeral cortège leaving the family home at 9:30am on Tuesday morning and then proceeding at walking pace (via Hopkins Hill and the Main Street) to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass, which can also be viewed by clicking on Flor’s Funeral Mass ,

followed by a private Cremation Ceremony for family only.

Family flowers only, any donations to Wicklow Cancer Support 

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home, Wicklow 0404 – 69000.

Jonathan (Johnny) Murphy Rathnew. Co Wicklow,

24th February 2025.

Johnny (Jonathan) passed unexpectedly at home, beloved husband of Sally (Vola), loving father of Aaron, Leo and Emily Sadly missed by his wife, children, his heartbroken mother Trisa and her partner David Connoly, his dad John, sisters Clarice, Caoimhe and Doireenn, brothers Finn, David and Sean, nieces, nephews, especially Arlo, his extended family and friends.

Jonathan will be reposing this Friday afternoon 28th February at his mothers home in Roundwood (A98TD63), from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal Saturday to McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) for a 11.00am Funeral Service for all those who wish to attend.

For those unable to attend the Service can be viewed by clicking on McCrea’s Cremation Chapel (viewing at time of service only). Followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Stan J. O’Reilly of The Bank Rathnew and formerly Main Street, Wicklow Town who passed away on Tuesday 25th February 2025 unexpectedly but peacefully at his home. Predeceased by his parents Edmund and Cis O’Reilly. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Maeve and loving brother of Tom and Vincent. Sadly missed by his wife and brothers, sisters in law Anna and Helen, nephews and nieces, Edmund, Thomas, Gavin, Yvonne and Amelia, and by his grand nephews and nieces Thomas, Brion, Kevin, Emmet, Liam, Oisín, Rory, Ciara, Olivia and Seán, extended family, many friends and his faithful companion Roxy.

May he rest in peace.

Stan will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town from 2pm until 5pm on Sunday. Funeral cortège arriving to the Market Square on Monday morning at 9.30am and then proceeding at walking pace to St Patrick’s Church arriving for 10am funeral Mass followed by a private cremation passing his home at the Bank Rathnew.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to Wicklow RNLI or Wicklow Cancer Support.

Donation box at the funeral home and Church

The funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE

Mary Malone (née Jameson) St. Patrick’s Valley, Wicklow Town

February 21st, 2025.

Peacefully in her ninety-first year in the presence of her loving family and the caring staff of Knockrobin Hill Care Home, Wicklow. Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas (Tom) and her loving son Owen. She will be dearly missed by her devoted daughter Gail, sons Paul, Glenn and Neil, and sister Peggy.She will be forever remembered with love by her son-in-law Eamonn, daughters-in-law Jill, Valerie, Suzanne and Colette, her adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and neighbours.

Rest In Peace.

Mary will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Monday evening from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

Removal Tuesday morning to St. Patrick’s Church Wicklow Town arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass, which can also be viewed by clicking on Mary’s Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home, Wicklow Town 0404 – 69000.

Maureen Collard (née Snell)  The Bank Rathnew Co. Wicklow

17th February 2025.

Who passed away peacefully at her home in her 89th year. Surrounded by her loving family.Beloved and loving wife of the late James Collard R.I.P. Predeceased by her brothers Michael R.I.P. , Robert R.I.P. and great grandchild Odin R.I.P. Sadly missed by her loving sons David , Paul , Vincent and Stephen and daughter Jean, her brothers Edward and William, grandchildren Colin, Jacqueline, Zoe, David ,Georgia, Millie and Lily-Jean, great grandchildren Jack, Arya and Willow ,daughters and son in law, friends and neighbours.

May Maureen’s gentle souls Rest In Peace.

Funeral cortége will arrive to St. Joseph’s Church, Rathnew for 11.30am Funeral Mass this Wednesday 19th February followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Wicklow Hospice.

Maureen’s family would like to thank all the staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital .The Irish Wheelchair Assoc., Caremark and the Wicklow Hospice Palliative care team.

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home Wicklow Town 0404 – 69000.

Mary Byrne of Glenview Road, Wicklow Town who passed away on Monday 10th February 2025 peacefully in the loving care of the Aisling Nursing Home, Arklow. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Frances, siblings Liam and Frances and grand nephew Jack. Sadly missed by her nieces Frances, Tracey, Denise and Caroline along with grand nieces and nephews Josh, Kian, Cara, Cliona and Cathal, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Mary will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 5pm until 7pm on Wednesday. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town on Thursday at 10am followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE

Cathy Flynn née O’Brien of St Laurence’s Road, Wicklow Town and formerly of Seaview Cottages, Redford, Greystones who passed away on Thursday 6th February 2025 peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband John, sister Margaret and grandson Jack. Much loved mother of John, Paul, Sharon, Thomas, Noel and Katherina. Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Maurice, extend family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Cathy will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 3pm until 5pm on Sunday. Removal from the family home on Monday morning at 9.30am walking via Convent Hill, Market Square and Main Street to St Patrick’s Church, arriving for funeral Mass at 10am followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE

Margaret Conway Dunbur Road, Wicklow.

4th February 2025.

Dearly loved daughter of the Late R.F. and Kathleen Conway, predeceased by her sister, Mary Tobin, her brothers John and Frank. Deeply regretted by her loving brother, Liam and sister Jo (Buttle), sister in law Christine, brother in law Peter. Will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand- nephews.

May Margaret Rest in Peace.

Margaret will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Monday evening 10th February from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal Tuesday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass, which can also be viewed by clicking on Margaret’s Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Family Flowers only.

Donations to RNLI Wicklow if desired.

Noleen (Christina Mary) Nolan (née Flynn formerly Doyle) Northamptonshire England and late of New Street, Wicklow

Noleen passed away on 28th December 2024 at Northampton General Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Ned Doyle (Rathnew), parents Jack and Nellie Flynn and siblings John, James, Rosaleen Earls and Evelyn Kelly.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband John, children Paul, Peter and Joanne and their spouses Anne, Jo and Rob, stepchildren Timothy, James, Patrick and Catherine and their spouses Samantha, Kay, Karen and David along with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings Patricia Ball Brendan, Eleanor O’Flaherty and Nora Kenneally, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 5pm until 7pm on Tuesday 4th February. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town on Wednesday 5th February at 10am followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE